They have two great-grandchildren, Addey Crider, 8, of Edmond, and Owen Beesley, 5, of Shawnee.

The reception was hosted by son, daughter-in-law, and granddaughters, Kurt, Bree, Paris, and Coral Van Dyne. The reception hall was decorated in purple, lavender and white and displayed signs made for the event.

A two-tier bridal cake embellished with lavender roses and topped with the bride and groom from the original wedding was served. The groom cake consisted of chocolate cupcakes decorated with lavender and chocolate roses. Mints and nuts were served along with raspberry punch to those in attendance.

A PowerPoint was shown with video and pictures from the 1958 wedding, picture of the couple’s early years together, and pictures of the family as the song “Always” from the original wedding played in the background.

A display table had their wedding albums and albums of family pictures past and present. The bride’s dress was also on display.